I want to say that he's referring to this specific collection when he said "eradicating elitism". Probably from his point of view, to own a highly detailed replica of these artworks at $4000 is quite a bargain compare to the real ones. In the NYTimes article, they did mention the process of recreating these artworks onto the canvas to print on the bag, which I think is quite cool. Also, this collection is not hard to obtain at all. It's available to everyone who wishes to own one. It's not a limited release.
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I want to say that he's referring to this specific collection when he said "eradicating elitism". Probably from his point of view, to own a highly detailed replica of these artworks at $4000 is quite a bargain compare to the real ones. In the NYTimes article, they did mention the process of recreating these artworks onto the canvas to print on the bag, which I think is quite cool. Also, this collection is not hard to obtain at all. It's available to everyone who wishes to own one. It's not a limited release.
I hope I haven't given the impression that I dislike LV.
I have a closet full and am looking to add to my collection.
I just think it's funny how often I am told that something is extremely limited and that I have gotten the last one in the US and then the following week it's on the shelves.
Don't get me wrong I KNOW how that feels like
But as I said before, exclusivity is just an illusion. No one really knows how many pieces LV actually produced for their "Limited Release" collections, they just need to make the customer feels the exclusivity at the time of purchase. That's all they need to do.
Example: Browse the forum and see how many people refer to the Damier Azur Tahitienne as a limited edition piece? LV is good at their jobs and honestly people want to believe that it's a limited release. That's how some justify their purchases.
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Don't you think a $4000 printed canvas bag is the very definition of elitism?
If they wanted to "eradicate elitism", they could sell them for $49.95.
Many, many, many would still see this as out of their price range.
If they wanted to "eradicate elitism", they could sell them for $49.95.
Many, many, many would still see this as out of their price range.
Not at all! I know I've seen @fabuleux chime in to remind people of the difference between seasonal and truly limited pieces (my terminology may be off) - but basically people thinking their V Neverfull (which I own) is super limited when it's not.
You can buy a highly detailed replica of the Mona Lisa at almost any Museum shop for under $50.
And comparing these bags to the original Da Vinci masterpiece isn't logical.
I think what you have just posted is the very definition of elitism.
"I have something that is ridiculously expensive given the actual cost of materials and labor and I have been made to feel extremely lucky that I am one of the chosen few given the opportunity to purchase this item."
Let me give an example...I was interested in the orange leather Damier Keepall. My SA got one in and I got the speech about how hard these were to acquire. I came very close to buying it, but didn't. That orange bag (or it's twin) is still on the store shelf.
It's what LV excels at, so claiming that they are trying to "eradicate" it seems disingenuous.
Again...dont get me wrong. I have my name on a waitlist for a piece from the Fragment collection.
I know it's silly.....but I do it all the time. I see what they are doing and I still buy into it.
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I genuinely enjoy having this conversation with you and everyone here but it seems like the responses I was typing aren't even making sense to me anymore
so I'm going to give it more thought. I just got back from a HIIT work-out so I think I've reached my limit on brain-picking for the night 
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I genuinely enjoy having this conversation with you and everyone here but it seems like the responses I was typing aren't even making sense to me anymore
As a person who loves art museums, I don't like these at all.
Most LV products are available to anyone with the cash to pay for it.
I can call any store and ask about any in stock product and purchase it.
I wouldn't call the pricing 'astronomical' either, especially when compared to other designer bags.
I have deleted a number of posts and content. Please keep on topic and do not attack others. Take it to PM if you must. Otherwise no more drama.
This is why I love LV . They do not discriminate like some other brands.
While I do consider them saying they're trying to "eradicate elitism" a stretch, I think I understand what they mean. We see people claiming to know exactly what art is (I'm speaking in general, not specifically about what happened on this thread), and that art is not for the masses, these kinds of things. This is elitism -- not strictly in the monetary sense, but in the intellectual sense. I'll give an example. I am into contemporary erudite music. I enjoy John Cage, György Ligeti, Iannis Xenakis, amongst others. I only know one or two more people who appreciate their experimental work, but I know quite a few who consider me a music nerd for liking them. I just don't think that's the case. To me, they are not more or less artistic than System of a Down, for example, a band that has composed some of the best lyrics I've ever read and that is adored by millions (including me). People who say SOAD is not art because so many people love them, but who say that contemporary erudite music is art because it's difficult to understand and because not so many people like it are elitist. And they're most likely the same type of people who think paintings belong in museums, not on bags, and that if you want to see the Mona Lisa, you'd better have the money to fly to Paris.
I don't think that LV is trying to "eradicate elitism" by any stretch in the monetary sense (even though they are MUCH cheaper than some other luxury brands), they sure are trying to make people think about this concept in the intellectual sense, and also because the bags are available to anyone willing to pay their price. It's not like what Hermès does to people who are trying to buy a Birkin, for example.
I don't think that LV is trying to "eradicate elitism" by any stretch in the monetary sense (even though they are MUCH cheaper than some other luxury brands), they sure are trying to make people think about this concept in the intellectual sense, and also because the bags are available to anyone willing to pay their price. It's not like what Hermès does to people who are trying to buy a Birkin, for example.